Gene took his time writing this collection and his effort was rewarded. These tunes from the co-writer of Once in A Very Blue Moon, Lone Star State of Mind and Calloused Hands are food for thought about life, relationship, and even death, seasoned with Gene’s fondness for the absurd. Hope you’re hungry. Does “Disfunctional” sound like anyone you know? “Nothing Matters “ is a lovingly flippant homage to Buddhist philosophy and it would be great if you liked it, but it doesn’t matter. On a more serious note, “The Package”, tells the story of a young woman telling her parents that she is gay and “This Side of Heaven” mourns the loss of a loved one, even as the singer is expressing his determination to continue his life. All in all there are eleven songs supported by some of Nashville’s best musicians. Expect the unexpected and enjoy!